Rural crime has been a major issue for a long time, but vehicle and equipment thefts appear to be rising. Farms are often remote and don’t always have people around, making them a target for thieves. Farms are also situated miles from the nearest neighbour and much further from the nearest policing headquarters, so it… Read More
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Growers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario have selected four winners in Growing Home with BASF, an initiative launched by the company in 2023 to give back to the communities where BASF customers live, work and play. The 2024 winners, selected from 624 nominations from growers, include Alberta’s Erskine Curling Club, Saskatchewan’s Abbey Curling Club,… Read More
Agriculture in the Classroom works to give kids an opportunity to learn about food production. An annual part of that goal is agriculture literacy month, celebrated each March. Chandra Gusikoski, communications coordinator for Agriculture in the Classroom, spoke at the Ag Awareness Summit last week at Saskatoon. RealAg’s Atley Hamlin asked Gusikoski about agriculture literacy… Read More
This week, Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan hosted the Ag Awareness Summit at Saskatoon where they announced the 2022 Champion Award winner, Alanna Koch. The Farm and Food Care Champion Award recognizes an individual who has connected consumers with agriculture and built public trust in farming and food in Saskatchewan and beyond. Koch farms along… Read More
The agriculture industry is driven by family farms, where personal and professional lives are intertwined. This creates an interesting dynamic and puts a lot of pressure on our relationships and our mental health. Making mental wellness a priority is being talked about more than ever, but there is still plenty of misunderstanding around the topic…. Read More
Hey, I’m Atley Hamlin and I am proud to say I am the newest addition to the RealAgriculture team! I grew up throughout the Canadian Prairies, spending my childhood at my parents’ home at Olds, Alberta. Growing up. I enjoyed playing basketball with my dad and brother, and enjoyed doing pretty much anything with my… Read More
Romantic dates in Hawaii with your own personal chef and sunset massages sounds nice and all, but let’s be real — sorting livestock and fixing fence is a lot more telling of a person and, potentially, the compatibility of a couple. CTV has announced a new reality show, Farming For Love, a series that will… Read More
Hi there! Nice to meet you. I’m Brittany, the newest member to join the RealAg news team. I was born and raised in southern Alberta, however, I’ve happily called west central Saskatchewan home for the past four years and look forward to being the Saskatchewan field editor for RealAgriculture. I grew up in Alberta with… Read More
RealAgriculture is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team member who can capture information and insight from the agriculture industry to create a variety of clear, concise, and engaging audio and video posts. That’s right, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about agriculture and the agri-food industry, who thrives in a fast-paced work environment,… Read More